Section: Module 2: Lesson 5: The Kinetic-Molecular Theory | General Chemistry 2 | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Explain the postulates of the kinetic-molecular theory.
    • Use this theory’s postulates to explain the gas laws.
    • Judge how the root-mean-square (rms) molecular speed and molecular-speed distribution of gas molecules varies with temperature.
    • Calculate the rms speed of gas molecules.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 42 minutes.

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      Read the contents under the headings "Learning Objectives" to "Key Concepts and Summary," and "Glossary." (14 minutes)

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